The commoditization of software describes how once-specialized products become standardized, widely available, and price-competitive, often through open-source, cloud, and SaaS models. Businesses use it to cut costs and speed adoption, while startups and enterprises benefit from lower barriers and faster innovation. Consumers gain affordable, interchangeable tools, shifting competition from features to scale, service, and ecosystem.
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